simplify 8/6

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to simplify the fraction 8/6 by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator and then dividing both by this value.

Answer

\frac{4}{3}
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is \frac{4}{3}

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor)

Identify the greatest common divisor of the numerator (8) and the denominator (6).

The greatest common divisor of 8 and 6 is 2.

  1. Divide Both Terms by the GCD

Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD to simplify the fraction.

$$ \frac{8 \div 2}{6 \div 2} = \frac{4}{3} $$

  1. Result

The simplified fraction is:

$$ \frac{4}{3} $$

The final answer is \frac{4}{3}

More Information

In mathematics, fractions should always be simplified to their lowest terms for clarity and simplicity.

Tips

A common mistake is forgetting to divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same GCD. Always ensure to perform the same operation on both parts of the fraction.

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